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24 Years
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Explore the Mary Baker Eddy Library & Archives
Since 2002, we have provided public access to the life, ideas, and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science. Our Boston-based facility houses original documents, artifacts, and audiovisual materials spanning her lifetime and the history of the church she established. We offer on-site research services, educational programs, and rotating exhibits to scholars and visitors. Our team maintains a reference library and provides authentication services for Eddy's writings.We host fellowships for academic research and produce podcasts exploring Christian Science's cultural impact. Our accessible facility includes a research room open Monday-Thursday and a public atrium with interactive exhibits. We prioritize transparency in operations, offering free research consultations and maintaining digital archives for global access.
Services
Research Room Access
Archival Collections
Educational Programs
Exhibit Tours
Manuscript Authentication
Podcast Production
Fellowship Grants
Reference Library
Digital Archives
Visitor Services
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We house the most comprehensive collection of Mary Baker Eddy's original materials
- Our research room offers free public access to historical archives
- We provide expert authentication services for Eddy's writings
- Our facility features wheelchair-accessible exhibits and resources
- We offer digital access to The Mary Baker Eddy Papers project
Services
Research Room Access
Our fourth-floor research room provides public access to original materials documenting Mary Baker Eddy's life and work. Visitors can examine letters, manuscripts, photographs, and organizational records during scheduled hours. Researchers may request appointments outside regular hours for specialized projects.
Manuscript Authentication
We offer expert authentication services for writings attributed to Mary Baker Eddy and early Christian Scientists. Our team examines document provenance, handwriting analysis, and historical context to verify authenticity. This service supports academic research and collection management.
Educational Programs
We host lectures, workshops, and discussions exploring Christian Science history and its cultural impact. Programs include live podcast recordings, scholarly presentations, and community engagement events. All programs emphasize historical context and primary source analysis.
Digital Archives
Our digital platform provides access to annotated versions of Mary Baker Eddy's sermons, correspondence, and manuscripts. The collection spans 1872 to the present with monthly updates. Users can access high-resolution document images and contextual commentary.
Exhibit Tours
We offer guided and self-guided tours of permanent and temporary exhibits featuring historical artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays. Exhibits explore Eddy's life, Christian Science development, and related cultural history. The Mapparium experience includes a walk-through globe exhibit.
Questions
What research materials are available?
We provide access to original documents, photographs, audiovisual materials, and publications related to Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science history.
Can I schedule a research appointment?
Yes, appointments are available outside regular hours by contacting our research team via email or phone.
Are exhibits accessible to visitors with disabilities?
Yes, our facility includes wheelchair-accessible entrances, elevators, and exhibit spaces with badge access.
Do you offer online resources?
Yes, our digital archives provide access to The Mary Baker Eddy Papers and related historical collections.
